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Originally Posted by wendy1982  I am new to the yorkie world.. I have had my "Chase" for alittle over 2 weeks. He was accustomed to a playpen with pee pads during the day. After I got him I started the crate training process which has been not so easy. He continues to potty inside the crate daily and at night. He is almost 16 weeks. He doesn't alert me that he needs to potty so it is just luck and constant taking him out that has kept the accidents in our house down to maybe 1 a day.
My questions are..
Help with Crate training while you work (although today I put him in the bathroom with pads and toys)
What toys/treats are appropriate and safe?
Food?
Vaccinations.. He was due for shots when I got him and according to the schedule the breeder gave me it looks like he needs more. How do I catch up vaccination safely?
Any other advice is greatly appreciated!! |
Welcome to YT and congratulations on your pup. How long are you at work? A 16 week old puppy needs lots of opportunity to potty, so I think it is good idea to stick with pads and not the crate. Even when Chase grows and matures, it would be best not to expect him to not potty for 8 hours. I believe that free or regular access to potty and plenty of water makes for healthier kidneys and overall health.
Yorkies puppies often do not formally signal that they need to potty, unless they are trained to do so. Circling and sniffing are general signs they need to go, but you won't detect these in a crate. Crate training does rely on taking the pup out at regular intervals to potty.
Whichever potty training method is used, consistency and praise/reward are key. Take your pup to potty when he first wakes up, after each meal, after anything exciting like playtime, and at regular intervals as you are doing, and before bedtime.